Markets

US macro

2026-09-30 07:30:59

ADP jobs data and PCE due tonight could reset October Fed hike bets

U.S. macro traders are watching two releases scheduled for tonight. The September ADP employment report is due at 20:15, with expectations for an increase of 70,000 jobs. Fifteen minutes later, at 20:30, the August Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) reading, the inflation gauge preferred by the Federal Reserve, is set for release. Core PCE is expected to hold at 3.3% on an annual basis. The update comes after Federal Reserve official John Williams unexpectedly sent a dovish signal, which pushed market expectations for an October rate hike down to roughly even odds. According to the report cited by Odaily and attributed to Jin10, a hotter-than-expected outcome in both the ADP and PCE releases could revive bets that the Fed may still raise rates in October. The report did not provide any additional market pricing details beyond that shift in expectations.

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UK100

2026-09-18 15:33:01

UK100 falls to around 10,650, down 1.6% over 24 hours

Gate data showed that the UK 100 index fell to 10,650 points, with the latest quoted level at 10,646.98. The index was down 1.6% over the past 24 hours, according to the market update cited by Odaily. The item was published as a 7x24 newsflash and focused on the latest move in the UK benchmark index. No additional details were provided in the brief update beyond the quoted level and the 24-hour decline.

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Odaily

2026-09-11 12:54:02

USD/JPY falls to 153.5, down 0.6% over 24 hours

Gate data shows the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen, listed as USDJPY, fell to 153.5 and was last quoted at 153.491. The pair was down 0.6% over the past 24 hours, according to an Odaily newsflash. The update was published on Sept. 11, 2026. No additional market context or drivers were provided in the source brief.

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Gold

2026-08-28 17:01:18

Warsh's Hawkish Speech Rattles Gold; Spot Gold Drops Over $120

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh's hawkish comments on inflation pushed traders to raise their bets on a September rate hike and sent gold tumbling. Spot gold was down 2.6% on the day, or more than $120, at $4,480 an ounce as of press time, after hitting a one-week low of $4,464 intraday. Independent analyst Tai Wong said Warsh's message that inflation has not slowed materially and that the Fed has "more work to do" triggered a violent selloff in the precious metal, though he noted the communication could still be "thunder without rain." Warsh's remarks were his closest public acknowledgment yet that additional monetary tightening may be needed, and he warned that if policymakers cannot be confident underlying inflation is returning to the 2% target, the Fed has more work ahead. Wong described the September meeting as a coin flip between hiking and pausing. Silver fell 3.63% to $66.77 an ounce, platinum slipped 0.27% to $1,841.9, and palladium pared its gain to 5.05% at $1,418.3.

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Iran sanction

2026-08-22 07:28:07

Sanctions, Jackson Hole, PCE and Nvidia Earnings Set Up a Heavy Week for Markets

BlockBeats said on Aug. 22 that global markets are heading into a crowded week of catalysts: a new round of U.S. sanctions on Iran, Jerome Powell’s first appearance at Jackson Hole, July U.S. core PCE inflation data, and Nvidia’s earnings. Spot gold broke above $4,600 an ounce this week and briefly touched around $4,632 on Friday. Analysts said a sustained move above $4,600 could open the way to $4,680 and even $4,700. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will announce fresh sanctions on Iran on Monday, while the market is also watching the Strait of Hormuz, where transport activity remains disrupted. The Jackson Hole meeting runs from Aug. 27 to 29, and traders will look for clues on rates, the 2% inflation goal and the policy framework. Core PCE is expected to rise 0.2% month over month. A hotter print could weigh on gold; a cooler one could help precious metals extend gains. Nvidia’s report is the key equity event after a weak week for tech, with the Nasdaq down about 2% and semiconductors off more than 4%.

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Strategy

2026-08-21 17:28:55

Strategy Swings From $13 Billion Bitcoin Loss to $1.4 Billion Profit as BTC Rallies

Strategy, Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury company, has moved back into the black after a five-day BTC rally pushed the token above the company’s average acquisition price. The firm holds 840,447 BTC, worth about $64.97 billion at roughly $77,000 per coin, leaving it with an unrealized gain of about $1.4 billion, or 2.4%. That is a sharp reversal from July, when Bitcoin fell to around $58,000 and Strategy’s holdings were about $13 billion underwater. Strategy shares rose about 10% in Friday pre-market trading to $120, their highest level in two months. The rebound follows a shift in how Strategy has been managing its Bitcoin treasury. Since May, the company has sold 6,948 BTC for about $432.5 million, despite Michael Saylor’s long-running “never sell” stance. In the week ending Aug. 9, Strategy sold 1,690 BTC for $109 million and used the proceeds to repurchase STRC, its variable-rate perpetual preferred stock. The following week, it stopped selling Bitcoin and instead raised $334 million through MSTR share sales, directing the funds to preferred dividends, STRC buybacks and a dollar reserve that grew to $4.8 billion. Bitcoin’s rally gained momentum this week after President Donald Trump urged Congress to advance the Clarity Act, which would create a federal framework for digital assets and split oversight between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. On Thursday, CFTC Chair Michael S. Selig said he had directed staff to prepare crypto market structure rules if Congress fails to pass the bill, warning that the agency would use its existing authority if the legislation stalls due to Democratic obstruction.

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AftermathFi

2026-08-20 17:01:23

AftermathFi Perpetuals V2 Goes Live With 15 Markets Open

Sui said in a post on X that AftermathFi Perpetuals V2 has gone live. The release uses a rebuilt perpetuals engine and comes with two audit reports that have been made public. At launch, 15 markets are available. The update was disclosed through Sui’s official post, and no additional rollout details were provided in the brief announcement. The launch centers on three disclosed points: the V2 release is now live, the underlying perpetuals engine has been rebuilt, and two audit reports have been published. Sui also said 15 markets are currently open.

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Bitcoin

2026-08-20 10:46:21

Bitcoin breaks out of six-week range as $3 billion in shorts are forced to cover

Bitcoin moved above $71,000, ending a six-week stretch of price compression. According to CoinDesk, the breakout triggered roughly $3 billion in short liquidations, making it the largest wipeout of bearish positions since at least 2021. Those traders were forced to buy back into a market with thin supply, a setup that amplified the move as the range finally gave way. The report ties the rally directly to the end of the six-week squeeze and the scale of forced short covering that followed.

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